Imagine the Southern US covered in a blanket of snow. That's what happened recently when a massive winter storm hit the region. Governors took action, declaring states of emergency due to the severe weather. Tragically, this harsh event caused multiple deaths. New Orleans experienced its coldest eve
President Trump recently signed an Executive Order that aims to protect civil rights and promote merit-based opportunity. The order puts an end to what it calls "DEI discrimination" in federal hiring and contracting. DEI stands for "diversity, equity, and inclusion. " According to the order, federal
Ever thought of oxygen as a double-edged sword? Recent research shows that living in low oxygen, or hypoxia, might actually be good for us in some situations. Scientists have found that chronic hypoxia could help with diseases like mitochondrial problems, autoimmunity, heart attacks, and even aging.
Warwick Mayor Frank J. Picozzi has proposed the creation of a five-member budget commission to manage the city's school district finances. This move comes in response to a recently revealed $9 million deficit. Picozzi, who was just re-elected for a four-year term, wants to appoint three members with
Disney Live Entertainment recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the new puppets that will be featured in "The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure. " Among the highlights was a stunning life-size pink flamingo, similar to those seen in the beloved "Kiss the Girl" scene. The puppets are set
Political turmoil causing you stress? A psychologist shares strategies he uses with clients to manage their political distress. Back in the Reagan era, political worries weren’t common among his clients. But times have changed, and now, political distress is a shared mental health concern for many A
Imagine you're a patient in Shanghai who's had a heart scare. What do you know about keeping it from happening again? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They talked to people who'd already had coronary heart disease (CHD) to see how much they knew about preventing another episode, what they
Let's talk about something important: gender disparity among trainee surgeons. This isn't just about who gets to operate; it's about how biases in the operating room affect who gets the chance to learn and grow. When we look at the numbers, it's clear that there's a gap between men and women when it
A massive winter storm swept through the southern United States, dumping record-breaking snow in places like Florida and Louisiana. This is unusual for the region, which isn't used to such harsh winter weather. The storm led to road closures, flight cancellations, and even deaths. New Orleans got 8
Imagine living in a place where war has been ongoing for over a year. That's the reality for the people of Gaza. The fighting between Israel and Hamas has caused immense damage, with buildings like schools, hospitals, and homes reduced to rubble. The UN reports that about 90% of Gaza's population, o
